Otolaryngologist
Chula Vista, CA
Male - 37 Years Experience

DescriptionAn otolaryngologist – more widely known as an ear, nose, and throat specialist (ENT) – is a physician and surgeon who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions relating to the head and neck. Such specialists might treat sinusitis, chronic ear infections, hearing loss, sleep apnea, allergies or snoring. Otolaryngologists may become even more specialized – focusing on diseases or disorders of the nose (rhinologists), ear (otologists) or throat (laryngologist) – or they may focus on pediatric otolaryngology or reconstructive surgery to correct cleft palates and other birth defects. Otolaryngologists may work in hospitals or private practice.

Dr. jimenez was educated at the following institutions:

Medical School Attended:medical college of georgia school of medicine

Year of Graduation:
1978

Dr. jimenez received medical licensing as follows:

Medical License:
Recieved in 1981

State Medical License:
Issued in the state of California

Dr. jimenez accepts insurance from these companies:

blue cross blue shield

aetna

cigna

united healthcare

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Otolaryngology focuses on the various conditions and diseases of the ears, nose and throat (ENT), as well as the face and neck. According to the American Academy of the Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, otolaryngology is the oldest medical specialty in the United States.

What is an otolaryngologist?

An otolaryngologist, or ENT physician, completes at least five years of specialty training after medical school and then must pass the American Board of Otolaryngology examination to become board-certified.

Some ENT physicians then pursue a one- or two- year fellowship for continued education in one of eight subspecialties: allergy (allergies and asthma), facial plastic and reconstructive surgery (esthetic and functional reconstruction of the regions of the face and neck), head and neck (disorders and cancers of the head and neck), laryngology (disorders of the larynx or “voice box”), otology/neurotology (disorders of the ear), pediatric otolaryngology (ENT conditions in children), rhinology (diseases of the nose and sinuses), and sleep disorders (chronic sleep problems such as snoring and sleep apnea).

When would I visit an ENT physician, and what conditions does an ENT physician treat?

You will want to make an appointment with an ENT physician if you have a condition or injury that affects the regions of your face and neck, specifically your ears, nose and throat. Otolaryngologists are both medically and surgically trained and can diagnose and perform any surgery required on the ear, nose and throat, as well as the face and neck. Insurance companies may require a referral from your primary care physician to visit an ENT physician.

ENT physicians treat various allergies and sinus problems, including chronic sinusitis, as well as diseases and injuries of the ear, such as ear infections, swimmer’s ear, hearing loss, dizziness, ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and Menier’s disease, an inner ear disorder that affects hearing and balance.

ENT physicians also remove tonsils and adenoids (mostly in children, although in adults as well), and treat conditions including chronic sore throat (acute or chronic laryngitis), swallowing disorder, xerostomia (dry mouth), hoarseness and voice problems, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), as well as cancer of the ears, nose, salivary gland and pharynx (throat).

I want/need to have a cosmetic procedure done on my face. Can I go to an ENT physician for plastic surgery?